We really enjoyed our time here at Mather. If you plan on staying more than 2 days visiting the Grand Canyon, stay in the park.

We were in Loop B, which was plenty far from the showers, laundry and shuttle. If I were to plan again, I'd try and get loop A, as we did so much walking and hiking aside from just in the campground. If you are walking to the shuttle to go west, just keep walking to the market and get on that one, as it's 4 more minutes of walking and the bus there cuts out 3 extra stops.

All sites are pretty well spaced out, enough privacy. Hammocks allowed so that was great.

My biggest gripe is the lack of funding for this park. The showers and bathrooms desperately need updating. Additionally, the campground boasts WiFi in the laundry/shower house in all literature and pamphlets, but they don't have it. The workers say they have never had it and don't know why it's listed. Considering that there is barely any cell coverage, WiFi is helpful for people who are staying here for long periods of time and need to check in with others. For example, we always let someone know our hiking plans for safety reasons, but couldn't send any type of message due to lack of coverage. Again, this is a funding issue. The employees were always helpful.